Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII with Sony Alpha a5100 Overview
Let's compare Alpha a5100 with Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. Both cameras produced
Sony.
The first model related to Entry-Level Mirrorless, the second to Large Sensor Compact cameras.
Sony a5100 was released in 2014, and Sony RX100 VII in 2019.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is newer, which is a plus. Alpha a5100 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of Alpha a5100 is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony a5100, the maximum ISO is greater by 12800.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has image stabilization(Optical), Alpha a5100 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting screen.
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has electronic viewfinder, and the Alpha a5100 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, Alpha a5100 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha a5100 has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha a5100 has 20.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha a5100 |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Brand |
Sony
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Sony
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| Model |
Alpha a5100 |
Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
| Announced |
August, 2014 |
July, 2019 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Large sensor compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E (NEX) |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
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| Number of Lenses |
116 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
8 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Tilting |
| Screen Resolution |
922k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
None |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.59 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
179 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
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| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
6.0 fps |
20.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
4.00 |
5.90 |
| Flash Modes |
Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
n/a |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5472 x 3648 |
| Max Native ISO |
25600 |
12800 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
125 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
64 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
3840 x 2160 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
400 shots |
260 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FW50 |
NP-BX1 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
283 g |
302 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
110 x 63 x 36 mm |
102 x 58 x 43 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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